Are you confused as to why Danny Valencia was called out in a bizarre play at the plate? You're not alone; many are still wondering as to how a play like this was botched in so many ways.
At first glance, it appears as though Danny Valencia does in fact touch the back end of the plate with his hand. While not conclusive, it certainly looks incredibly close.
This was the best screencap I could find of the play in question. Again, it's very tough to tell from this angle if Valencia did in fact touch home plate.